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101 Uses for Duct Tape
Is there a man in the country who doesn’t believe that duct tape is the answer to every problem? And …
All fixed up: A guide to common household problems that need fixing
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Get your car ready for winter – and get a free car care guide
Winter is approaching, bringing cold temperatures, salty roads, wet conditions and other challenges for drivers. To ensure your vehicle is …
Never done it before? Here’s how to change a flat tire
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That glass of river water may look clean but it may come with a few surprises
That nice, refreshing glass of creek water could contain: Giardia and cryptosporidium cysts, herbicides, pesticides, trihalomethanes (THMs), volatile organic chemicals …
Life hack! Charge your phone with a 9-volt battery
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Sudden death: What can you do to prepare?
Sudden death impacts young and old, rich and poor, family, friends, colleagues and strangers any time, any place. Suddenly, you …
Fascinating ancient Celtic tip on creating a straight hedge
Hi, Kelly here. I hail from a small celtic island where everything had to be created from locally available materials until the …
Earthquakes #4 – Food & Water treatment
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Aftereffects Be prepared for additional earth movements called “aftershocks.” Although most of these are smaller than the main earthquake, some …
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Putting the ‘fun’ in funeral
Death on your terms – and self-reliance Death hits us hard. Grief is a poor partner in decision making as it …
Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at …
OK! Who wants one of these?
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Emergency First Aid: How to deliver a baby
Making a grand entrance – How to deliver a baby! It happens more often that you’d think – babies are …
Who needs a garage when you’ve got something like this?
This is a Chinese solution to the urban problem of car parking and security. Because space is always at a premium …
VIDEO: The difference between a face cord and a cord of firewood
The word cord probably comes from the amount of cord or string it takes to tie this bundle of wood. …
Should Drones Be Regulated? Balancing Privacy, Airspace Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration missed its Sept. 30 deadline to file national regulations for drone use. Interest groups sent a letter …
Self-Defense: On the road again
The traveler is by nature a target. But you don’t have to be a sitting duck. Take a proactive role …
By your own hand – Writing a will
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What do you think about a home you can move when you do?
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The grown-ups’ guide to a stinking cold
Must we go to a doctor to clear up a case of the cold? I reckon no one in their …
5 surprising superfoods for baby boomers
An estimated 77 million baby boomers represent the largest generation of Americans born in U.S. history. Many are embracing their …
DIY Project: Go bats and protect your home from bugs
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Does the Woof Washer 360 work?
You’ve seen the ad on TV. It’s that circular spray for washing your dog that fits to your hose. Did …
Checklist: What to stockpile besides food
Anyone who starts prepping pretty much starts out the same way, stockpiling food and water. That’s actually a very good …
Everything you have been told about cholesterol is flat out wrong
I am a huge fan of Zoë Harcombe, the revolutionary diet guru from the UK. If you have not come …